赫連
Chinese
| distinguished; awe-inspiring | even; as; to join even; as; to join; to link; successively | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| trad. (赫連) | 赫 | 連 | |
| simp. (赫连) | 赫 | 连 | |
Etymology
Reportedly transcription of a Xiongnu word for "sky". Chen (1998) relates this to 昊天 (OC *g'ôg-hlin) and proposes cognation with 祁連 (OC *g'ieg-lian), reportedly another transcription, and 天 (OC *hlin). See 天 for etymology. compare Turkmen gökleň (tribe name).
Pronunciation
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